Aman Summer Palace

Description

Adjacent to the famous Summer Palace and housed in an historic structure - once the quarters for those awaiting an audience with the Empress Dowager Cixi - Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing pays homage to traditional Chinese architecture, harmoniously blending modern comforts with classic fabrics and offers the same superb levels of service that Aman properties all over the world are renowned for. The fifty-one luxurious guest rooms and suites masterfully flaunt a gorgeous blend of Imperial and contemporary décor - with features such as traditional wooden screens and bamboo blinds - and offer gracious accommodation for all, including couples, families and friends travelling together. In addition, this lovely, peaceful retreat has an indulgent spa, a swimming pool and three restaurants, amongst many other facilities. No fewer than four UNESCO World Heritage Sites are easily accessible from here, including The Great Wall of China, which is less than two hours away, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.

Details:+

Type:Boutique Hotel

Summary:A unique opportunity to stay in the historic Summer Palace

Feature:Architecture and design inspired by the Ming Dynasty period

Rooms:51 rooms & suites

Location:Beijing ,
China

Nearest airport:Beijing International Airport

Amenities

Boutique

Children are welcome

Cinema

Excursions

Gymnasium

Library

Restaurant

Spa

Squash

Swimming Pool

Location and transfer

50 minutes from Beijing International Airport by private car transfer. NB: Visas are required for China.

Included amongst the fifty-one guest rooms and suites are seventeen Deluxe Suites, which feature king-size four-poster beds, and an Imperial Suite, composed of three pavilions built around a courtyard and comprising a living area, dining area, spa treatment room, spacious bedroom and a large bathroom with an adjacent dressing room. Guests wishing to travel as a family or group of friends have the option of a two-bedroom Family Suite, including two en suite bathrooms and a Deluxe Pavilion, which combines two Deluxe Suites connected by a shared living room and boasting two en suite bedrooms with king-size beds and freestanding baths, twin sinks and walk-in showers in the bathrooms. For larger groups, the four-bedroom Traditional Courtyard combines the Deluxe Pavilion and two Courtyard Rooms.

Courtyard Room:+

Rooms: 10

Room View: Courtyard views

Facilities: These super, spacious guest rooms each have a king-size bed (or twin beds), a Ming Dynasty-style armoire, lounge area with a sofa and writing desk, and a contemporary-style bathroom with twin sinks and a walk-in shower.

Dining:+

The three restaurants between them serve Cantonese dishes, western-style grilled and seafood dishes and French 'kalseki' fare. The Lobby Lounge, meanwhile, is a great place to retreat to for traditional Afternoon Tea overlooking the courtyard. Head to the peaceful Reflection Pavilion, overlooking the lotus pond, or the bar's cigar room to enjoy a wide selection of luxury cigars.

The Lounge:+

Cuisine: Continental breakfast, Afternoon Tea and light meals

Setting: The Lounge is situated in the reception of the main building. The relaxed seating area extends to a lower level, which overlooks a traditional courtyard.

Dress Code: Smart/casual

Children's Menu: No

Vegetarian Menu: No

Naoki:+

Cuisine: French cuisine with a Japanese twist

Setting: Guests sit around a Japanese counter and watch while Chefs prepare, cook and serve their meals in front of them.

Setting: This restaurant comprises nine different rooms; three large rooms for the public and six intimate rooms for private dining.

Dress Code: Smart/casual

Children's Menu: No

Vegetarian Menu: No

Leisure:+

Health & Fitness

The Aman Spa and Fitness area is located beneath the resort in a unique, double-level underground facility, comprising nine self-contained treatment rooms, a dedicated and fully equipped Pilates and yoga studio - naturally lit through an extensive panel of skylights - a 25-metre indoor lap pool and a 300m² gym with Technogym equipment. Other facilities include two squash courts and a juice bar serving healthy fruit and vegetable drinks. A wide range of health, wellbeing and beauty treatments can be selected from the treatment menu.

In Addition

Accompanied visits to Beijing's off-the-beaten-path boutiques, restaurants and bars, as well as four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cultural attractions, can all be arranged by Aman's Guest Assistants. The hotel sits adjacent to the Summer Palace, so access is merely a short stroll away. In addition, the hotel boasts a resident Chinese Calligrapher and a library housing a comprehensive selection of books.

Why Choose Elegant Resorts

As the foremost British pioneer of luxury travel – and boasting an ever-increasing collection of prestigious accolades that celebrates this – Elegant Resorts is a tour operator with the expertise, knowledge and reputation to deliver only the very finest tailor-made luxury holidays to our clients, honed by almost thirty years of experience in this niche travel business.